Kenji barely had time to react as the gigantic turtle beast roared in fury. Its bloodshot eyes locked onto him and his Pokémon, making it clear that it wouldn't let them leave the cave alive.
📜 System Data – Colossal Turtle Beast
📊 Level: 18
💀 Rank: C
☠ Type: Armored Beast
🔹 Abilities:
• Iron Shell: Its skin and shell possess extreme durability, reducing physical damage received.
• Seismic Slam: Stomps the ground with its massive limbs, generating a shockwave that destabilizes enemies.
• Hydro Pressure: Fires compressed water jets with enough force to shatter rocks.
• Guardian's Fury: When its territory is invaded, it enters a rage state, increasing its strength and resistance.
—Damn it… I didn't expect to face something like this today… —Kenji muttered, gripping his Pokéballs.
With a swift motion, he threw them into the air. In a flash of light, Charmander and Ursaring appeared, ready for battle. Ursaring roared fiercely, slamming the ground with its massive paw, while Charmander's fiery tail swayed with determination.
The Colossal Turtle wasted no time. It lifted one of its enormous legs and brought it down with a deafening crash.
SEISMIC SLAM!
The ground shook violently, cracks forming along the cave walls as massive chunks of rock fell from the ceiling. Kenji, shocked by the attack, barely managed to leap to the side to keep his balance.
—Ursaring, jump to the right! Charmander, dodge to the left! —Watch out! Don't let that hit you! —he shouted, trying to steady himself.
The turtle's impact created a shockwave that sent debris and dust flying through the cave. Kenji shielded his face with his arms, feeling the force of the tremor ripple through the air.
Before they could react, the turtle opened its massive mouth, forming a sphere of water inside.
—No way… Its water attacks are this strong?!
HYDRO PRESSURE!
A high-pressure jet of water shot out like a projectile straight at Ursaring. The bear barely had time to cross its arms in defense, but the sheer force of the impact sent it flying several meters back, crashing against the cave wall.
—Ursaring! —Kenji gritted his teeth.
His Pokémon growled, shaking its head to recover from the blow.
—Tsk… Charmander, now's your chance! Attack!
The small lizard roared and swiftly dashed to the side of the beast, avoiding its heavily armored front.
—Use Flame Claw!
Charmander's claws ignited with blazing flames, glowing intensely as it slashed at the turtle's hind leg.
SLASH!
With a swift movement, it cut into the turtle's flesh, but barely managed to leave a shallow wound. The beast's skin was as tough as its shell.
At first, the turtle didn't react, but then its gaze locked onto Charmander. Its massive jaws opened wide, lunging forward to bite.
—Get out of there! —Kenji yelled.
Charmander leaped back just in time. The turtle's sharp teeth snapped shut on the rock where Charmander had just been standing.
CRACK!
The stone was crushed instantly. If that had hit, Charmander would've been taken out of the fight immediately.
—Damn… That bite is deadly!
—Alright! Ursaring, use Fury Swipes on its legs! Charmander, keep moving and attack with Ember from a distance!
Ursaring charged forward with a fierce roar, unleashing a barrage of claw strikes against the turtle's front legs. Each impact echoed like drumbeats against the beast's thick hide.
Meanwhile, Charmander circled around, launching bursts of flame to irritate the turtle. Some of the fire hit its earlier wounds, causing the beast to let out an annoyed growl.
Then, suddenly, the turtle pushed off with its hind legs, spinning its body with tremendous force.
SWOOSH!
The colossal beast executed a full-body spin, its hardened shell becoming a massive, sweeping force.
—Watch out!
Ursaring tried to retreat, but the spinning shell struck it directly, sending it tumbling across the cave floor. Charmander barely managed to evade by leaping onto a rocky ledge.
Kenji clenched his fists. Ursaring stood up with difficulty, a deep wound visible on its side.
"If this keeps up… things could go very badly," Kenji thought. He needed to capitalize on his Pokémon's unique abilities.
—Charmander, Flame Claw again! Ursaring, use Slash on its eyes!
Charmander dashed forward and leaped onto the turtle's shell, sinking its fiery claws into the back of its neck. Despite its wounds, Ursaring roared in fury, sprinting at full speed and delivering a powerful slash straight at the beast's left eye.
SLASH!
ROOOAAARGH!
The turtle's agonized roar echoed through the cave. The attack had been effective. Blinded in one eye, the beast began to move erratically.
Kenji didn't waste the opportunity.
—Now, Charmander! Ember, right into its wound!
Charmander exhaled a wave of flames, striking the beast's injured eye. The fire spread with the heat of the attack, making the turtle stagger and roar in agony.
That's when Kenji noticed something. The turtle's shell had cracks near the base of its neck.
—Ursaring, attack with Fury Swipes right there!
Ursaring lunged again, hammering the weakened spot with a relentless series of strikes. The cracks widened further.
This time, the impact was much more severe, tearing at the exposed flesh between the shell plates. The beast growled furiously and raised its head, charging another Hydro Pressure.
Kenji's eyes widened. If that attack landed, it would be devastating.
—Charmander, Flame Claw, now!
Charmander leaped, raking its flaming claws across the cracked area. At that moment, its passive Explosive Spark activated, triggering a small explosion at the weakened point.
BOOM!
—Nice work! —Kenji grinned, but his expression shifted as he saw the turtle starting to move even faster.